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Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model “Tema 1” Beechwood Sofa for Dux
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model “Tema 1” Beechwood Sofa for Dux

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model “Tema 1” Beechwood Sofa for Dux

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech

White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered
White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered

White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant 1950s Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti – Sculptural, Reupholstered Masterpiece

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman

Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Sherman Bertram

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman for The Sherman Bertram Company. USA, 1952 A rare and collectible

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1950s American Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Vintage Scandinavian 'Vita' Sofa Designed By Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen
Vintage Scandinavian 'Vita' Sofa Designed By Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen

Vintage Scandinavian 'Vita' Sofa Designed By Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen

By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik

Located in Dallas, TX

Nanna Ditzel Vita Sofa, 1950s Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of the Nanna

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian sofa from the early 1950s is a refined

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, salmon pink velour, furniture mesh, beech wood.
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, salmon pink velour, furniture mesh, beech wood.

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, salmon pink velour, furniture mesh, beech wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Salmon pink furniture velour, furniture mesh, dark beech wood, springs

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Beech

Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s

Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s Magnificent Italian mid-century

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Exoskeleton Walnut Sofa for Selig
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Exoskeleton Walnut Sofa for Selig

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Exoskeleton Walnut Sofa for Selig

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa

By George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an

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1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

taller legs indicate a production date closer to 1950 when taller legs became more popular. The sofa has

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, ash wood.
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, ash wood.

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, ash wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Ash

Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set

Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair

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1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed
Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed

Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed

By Augusto Bozzi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa
Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa

Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

High back 'Barrel' sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA. The sofa is newly

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mohair

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

$144,000Sale Price|20% Off

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Chicago, IL

This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This

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1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'
Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'

Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful vintage floral sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Sofa Upholstered With Blanck and White Dedar fabrik , 1950s
Italian Sofa Upholstered With Blanck and White Dedar fabrik , 1950s

Italian Sofa Upholstered With Blanck and White Dedar fabrik , 1950s

Located in Ibiza, Spain

This 1950s Italian sofa features a sleek metal frame. Its cotton fabric upholstery, with Dedar's

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Chicago, IL

Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this

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1950s American American Craftsman 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Vintage English Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage English Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Vintage English Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Discover the charm of this elegant vintage leather Chesterfield sofa, a true embodiment of classic

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Red Curved Sofa 1950s Italian Design Wood Feet
Mid-Century Red Curved Sofa 1950s Italian Design Wood Feet

Mid-Century Red Curved Sofa 1950s Italian Design Wood Feet

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid-century red curved sofa 1950s Italian design wood feet, restored.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Finn Juhl Model 137 Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark 1950s
Finn Juhl Model 137 Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark 1950s

Finn Juhl Model 137 Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark 1950s

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Hellouw, NL

A beautifully resolved design by one of Denmark’s leading modernists, this Model 137 sofa by Finn

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1956 'Sampsel' Sofa by Carl Malmsten
1956 'Sampsel' Sofa by Carl Malmsten

1956 'Sampsel' Sofa by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The 1956 'Sampsel' Sofa by Carl Malmsten is a timeless design steeped in history. Its classic lines

Category

1950s Swedish 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered
Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered

Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered

By Frank Kyle

Located in Toronto, CA

Stunning 3-seater sofa by American interior designer and sculptor, Frank Kyle. Relocated to Mexico

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1950s
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1950s

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian sofa in the style of Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 82 cm; W= 160

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Curved four-seater sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original vintage chenille

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Beech

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa

By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare model 4623 sofa with bleached mahogany base designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully

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1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Danish 1950s Sofa in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt
Danish 1950s Sofa in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt

Danish 1950s Sofa in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Hvidt made circa 1950. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on beech wood legs remains sturdy. The sofa

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa "Lady", 50s
Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa "Lady", 50s

Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa "Lady", 50s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Lady Marco Zanuso style sofa. The sofa has been restored and upholstered in blue velvet, the feet

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

Midcentury Sofa in the Milo Baughman Style with Walnut Trim
Midcentury Sofa in the Milo Baughman Style with Walnut Trim

Midcentury Sofa in the Milo Baughman Style with Walnut Trim

By Milo Baughman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century "Block" sofa in the Milo Baughman style with walnut trim and green and white upholstery.  

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s

Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sofa ‘Colonial’ designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1960s. Brazilian rosewood and

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Custom Sized 1950s Widdicomb Sofa
Custom Sized 1950s Widdicomb Sofa

Custom Sized 1950s Widdicomb Sofa

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A stunning and exceptionally rare four-seat sofa by Widdicomb from the 1950s, custom-sized and

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Luxurious Art Deco sofa designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Bristol Merano Italia. Sofa with low

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset
Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset

Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset

By Clara Porset

Located in Danville, CA

Clara Porset Butaque sofa from an important architectural masterpiece designed by Ricardo Legarreta

Category

1950s Mexican Organic Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, Manta model, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, Manta model, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, Manta model, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian sofa and pair of armchairs from the 50s. We do not know who produced them but they are of

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Arne Vodder Sofa for Ivan Schlechter
Arne Vodder Sofa for Ivan Schlechter

Arne Vodder Sofa for Ivan Schlechter

By Arne Vodder

Located in Dallas, TX

Arne Vodder two seater settee sofa for Ivan Schlechter. Perfectly restored in leather with down

Category

1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A one arm sofa / daybed with brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.

Category

1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
Mid Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s

Mid Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A very beautiful sofa model "Triennale", designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex, Italy 1950

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Curved sofa by Federico Munari, Italy
Curved sofa by Federico Munari, Italy

Curved sofa by Federico Munari, Italy

By Federico Munari

Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE

Beautiful curved Federico Munari sofa, in blue velvet. Iconic piece of Italian design.

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1950s Italian 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

By Gigi Radice, Minotti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet upholstery

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian 1950s Sofa Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Italian 1950s Sofa Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina

Italian 1950s Sofa Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

GF for Cassina ... yes! Sleek lined sofa delivers the best of Italian 1950s design. Have a seat.

Category

1950s Italian 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Light Gray Wool, 1950s
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Light Gray Wool, 1950s

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Light Gray Wool, 1950s

By Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in Stamford, CT

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Light Gray Wool, Mahogany, 1950s

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
Sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s

Sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s

By G.A. Berg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish pine sofa produced by Gustav-Axel Berg, Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Pine

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence

Category

1950s American Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A small sofa / settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Iconic form with tapered brass legs

Category

1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mid-Century Three Seats Sofa of Italian Production, 1950s
Mid-Century Three Seats Sofa of Italian Production, 1950s

Mid-Century Three Seats Sofa of Italian Production, 1950s

Located in Parma, IT

Three-seats sofa Italian production of the 1950s. Wooden structure with conical feet, completely

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s

Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age

Category

1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance

Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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1950 Vintage Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950 vintage sofas available for sale. Each of these unique 1950 vintage sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. There are 183 antique and vintage 1950 vintage sofas for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1950 vintage sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency 1950 vintage sofas are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 1950 vintage sofas over the years, but those made by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1950 Vintage Sofas?

Prices for 1950 vintage sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950 vintage sofas begin at $615 and can go as high as $24,565, while the average can fetch as much as $3,548.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1950 Vintage Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a sofa is vintage, first look for labels and stamps on the frame, the back or the cushions. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your sofa via these markings, and from there, you can conduct research to learn when the company was active and making pieces similar to yours. To be classified as vintage, a sofa must be between 20 and 99 years old. More recently crafted pieces are contemporary, while older sofas are antique. If you're unable to find any markings or would like an expert opinion, work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage sofas.